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Asthma weed (English), Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Euphorbia hirta L.
RespiratoryNot provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
For masakit é tabbek or gátták(Tagabawa). Preparation: Infusion-Boil 7 pieces of young leaves for each plant in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils.. Part used: Young leaves | For ménit é lawa (Tagabawa), kalintura (Bisaya). Preparation: Decoction-Wash the whole plant including the roots, boil it in 1 glass of water and wait for 2 minutes until 1/2 glass remains.. Part used: Whole plant
Preparation
Infusion-Boil 7 pieces of young leaves for each plant in 1 glass of water, wait until it boils. | Decoction-Wash the whole plant including the roots, boil it in 1 glass of water and wait for 2 minutes until 1/2 glass remains.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, SANTA CRUZ
Research
UPM, UP Baguio, Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Mangyan Heritage Center, WMSU and UP Mindanao: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Selected Ethnolinguistic Group: The TAGABAWA BAGOBO people of Sitio Todaya, Sta. Cruz, Sibulan, Davao del Sur and Old Bulatukan and Lucatong, Makilala, North Cotabato
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Euphorbia hirta L.
- Local Name
- Asthma weed (English), Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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